7 edge rushers to watch vs. the Steelers in 2018

Compared to the rest of his career, Ben Roethlisberger hasn't gotten sacked much in recent seasons. He was tied for 28th in sacks taken last year. Roethlisberger was sacked fewer times in 2017 and 2016 combined than he was in six different single seasons in his career.

The Todd Haley offense and Mike Munchak offensive line have worked well for him.

Still, the quarterback will get sacked. And as one looks ahead to the 2018 season, here are seven opponents to keep an eye on who are especially likely to do the sacking of Roethlisberger.

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Khalil Mack, Oakland Raiders

Khalil Mack

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The 2016 defensive player of the year is set to welcome the Steelers in Week 14, when playoff spots and seedings could be on the line for both teams. He has't played Pittsburgh since 2015, when he was limited to just one tackle. Since, he's become one of the most consistently dominant edge rushing forces around the league, putting up 11 and 10.5 sacks in each of the last two seasons, respectively.